18/07/2025
今年四月旬,萌籽治疗中心秉持着“提升专业、持续学习”的理念,资助了中心三位治疗师与早期干预老师——李姵儀老师、张玉珊老师及黄晓君老师——参与由金宝拉曼大学(UTAR)主办的「PEERS学龄前儿童社交技能培训工作坊」。
PEERS学龄前儿童社交技能课程(PEERS for Preschoolers)是由美国加州大学研发的一套社交技能介入方案,专为自闭症谱系或其他社交障碍问题的学龄前儿童(4至6岁)设计。该课程拥有坚实的研究基础与实证支持,被公认为是目前最有效且最具帮助性的介入方式。课程内容结构化、富有趣味,并符合儿童的发展里程碑,旨在帮助孩子们循序渐进地掌握关键社交技巧。
“学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆;学而不用则亡。”实证本位实务(Evidence-Based Practice, EBP)强调在临床决策中,整合研究证据、临床经验与个案需求。千里之行始于足下,所思所学唯有结合行动、亲力实践,配合教学数据的记录与成效分析,并在过程中不断反思与调整,方能累积真实成果。
在李老师的积极带领与坚持、张老师的紧密合作,以及团队成员包括杜老师的协助下,治疗团队在充分消化课程纲要并完成教学策划后,正式启动了对中心一组长期接受语言与职能治疗的儿童的PEERS群组社交技能训练课程。同时,李老师与张老师也尝试将课程技巧融入一对一早期干预、小组早期干预及个别职能治疗课程中,依照学生不同的程度与需求,灵活调整治疗方案。
在带领PEERS群组社交技能小组课程时,李老师亦会根据中心目前的治疗师资源,在原有的三种授课形式中灵活取舍,寻求最合适的执行方式。
萌籽治疗中心将持续秉持这一理念,在本地社区中提供有素质的治疗与早期疗愈课程,让用心的治疗师与干预老师们,以及有需要的家长与孩子们,免于长途奔波之苦,共同创造一个互惠互助、携手成长的空间。
萌籽治疗中心创办人兼语言治疗师 陆杏林 笔
This April, in line with our commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning, Bloomkids Therapy Centre supported three of our team members—Ms. Lee Hui Yu, Ms. Chong Yoke Sun, and Ms. Wong Xiao Jun—to attend the PEERS for Preschoolers Social Skills Training Workshop hosted by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Kampar.
PEERS for Preschoolers is an evidence-based program developed by the University of California, specifically designed for children aged 4 to 6 who are either on the autism spectrum or experiencing social communication challenges. Backed by extensive research, it is recognized as one of the most effective approaches in helping young children develop essential social skills. The program is structured, engaging, and aligned with key developmental milestones, providing a step-by-step method to support social learning through fun and meaningful interactions.
At Bloomkids Therapy Centre, we believe that the true value of learning lies in applying what we learn to real-life situations. Guided by this belief—and grounded in the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)—our therapists strive to integrate research, clinical experience, and each child's unique needs into every aspect of their work.
Following the training, Ms. Lee led the team in adapting the program’s content to meet the needs of our local children. Working closely with Ms. Chong and supported by fellow colleague Ms. Tor, the team has launched a PEERS-based group social skills program for a group of children already receiving speech and occupational therapy at the centre.
Additionally, elements of the PEERS program are being gradually introduced into one-on-one occupational therapy and small group early intervention sessions. These methods are tailored to each child’s individual development level, ensuring that every child receives support that is both targeted and flexible. Ms. Lee also carefully adjusts the program format based on the centre’s current staffing resources, ensuring a balanced and practical approach.
Bloomkids Therapy Centre is grateful to bring internationally recognized best practices into our local community. By continuously equipping our team and enhancing our services, we aim to provide quality therapy and early intervention programs right where families need them most—without the stress of long travel. We are committed to building a nurturing and collaborative environment where therapists, parents, and children grow together.
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Bloomkids Founder c.u.m. Speech-Language Therapist, Loke Xing Lin